RDP Group Cruise 2/27-3/5 2025

[beerrun]

What do drinks typically cost on board? I can’t drink 15 a day anymore. lol

Honestly I don't know but if you get the drink package you're wife/ girlfriend has to get it too. I'm guessing on a 4 day its close 300.00 maybe more. We did it o e time and tapped out twice never again. You say you don't drink that much but maybe a bloody at breakfast a few beers by the pool a drink or two at dinner and a couple at the casino. If you don't drink that much then don't buy the package and leave booze on the table

 

[fishing fool]

What do drinks typically cost on board? I can’t drink 15 a day anymore. lol

Looks like drinks are up to $20. Package is also good for engery drinks specialty coffee.

Drink package

 

[FlyByWire]

Looks like drinks are up to $20. Package is also good for engery drinks specialty coffee.

Drink package

Copy, so pretty much what the room itself costs.

 

[Jefftowz]

Think the last cruise we went on Coors Lights were $7 each plus tax while in port.

 

[beerrun]

Has anyone kept track of who is in?

 

[HNL2LHC]

@Jefftowz is trying to get us to join. Are there any special events planned for Cinco de Marcho?

Stacey would you mind reaching out to my wife to get her dialed in on the specifics to make reservations? I am so deep with work load and she is the events coordinator for our shit show.

 

[HNL2LHC]

@Jefftowz is trying to get us to join. Are there any special events planned for Cinco de Marcho?

Stacey would you mind reaching out to my wife to get her dialed in on the specifics to make reservations? I am so deep with work load and she is the events coordinator for our shit show.

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Turns out the @Jefftowz better half has reached out and we should be good to go. Looking forward to the adventure!!!!

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Honestly I don't know but if you get the drink package you're wife/ girlfriend has to get it too. I'm guessing on a 4 day its close 300.00 maybe more. We did it o e time and tapped out twice never again. You say you don't drink that much but maybe a bloody at breakfast a few beers by the pool a drink or two at dinner and a couple at the casino. If you don't drink that much then don't buy the package and leave booze on the table

That's not what Barbie told me?

The drink package brings the drinks to an average of $5.50 a piece. It also includes all specialty coffee, sodas, energy drinks etc that do not count against the 15 drinks. Sound like a no-brainer to me.

 

[RiverDiva]

Turns out the @Jefftowz better half has reached out and we should be good to go. Looking forward to the adventure!!!!

That was easy! lol. Sorry just seeing this.

As for the drink packages. Still debating. We have done them before. We have free casino drinks and I just don’t drink much honestly. Dave did run out last time but I will never drink 15 drinks in a day so he just took mine.

 

[Jefftowz]

That was easy! lol. Sorry just seeing this.

As for the drink packages. Still debating. We have done them before. We have free casino drinks and I just don’t drink much honestly. Dave did run out last time but I will never drink 15 drinks in a day so he just took mine.

On my other cruises on Carnival both room occupants have to get the drink package not just one so I don’t get it.

 

[beerrun]

On my other cruises on Carnival both room occupants have to get the drink package not just one so I don’t get it.

Thats what I was saying

 

[HNL2LHC]

Well it is official!!! The wife talked to Barbie today and we have a room reserved. Not sure if I should stop drinking to have the liver in top shape OR start drinking heavily in preparation of this trip. What say ye wise cruisers of RDP?

 

[240Hallett]

Bump, so I don’t have to look for the thread again.

 

[RiverDave]

So on the drink package it only allows you 15 drinks a day sounds like alot but once you hit 15 you are done you can only get a drink like every 7 minutes again sounds like who would dink that fast without the drink package i can go to the bar and order a bucket of beers with the drink package you cannot

Yeah I talked about the drink package in another thread..

I’m gonna need some clarification on all that because 15 is just getting warmed up. Although last time I used Stacy’s too she doesn’t drink much. Lol

It was a long time ago but if ya had the package they wouldn’t even sell you booze after you ran out. That might have changed?

 

[beerrun]

Yeah I talked about the drink package in another thread..

I’m gonna need some clarification on all that because 15 is just getting warmed up. Although last time I used Stacy’s too she doesn’t drink much. Lol

It was a long time ago but if ya had the package they wouldn’t even sell you booze after you ran out. That might have changed?

It is still that way. We do not get the drink package

 

[RiverDiva]

Bumping this one up. Seemed like a long time away but with all the trips we have planned it’s just near the end of the list. Still plenty of time to join us!

 

[RiverDiva]

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[That Guy]

Ensenada is fun. To get to the main drag is an easy walk from the harbor. Only a few short blocks. All the cruise drunks come strolling in to Papas and Beer. It gets loud and rowdy for a couple hours, then they leave and it gets back to a dull roar. Never felt unsafe there.

I felt unsafe because you were there...!

 

[240Hallett]

Yeah I talked about the drink package in another thread..

I’m gonna need some clarification on all that because 15 is just getting warmed up. Although last time I used Stacy’s too she doesn’t drink much. Lol

It was a long time ago but if ya had the package they wouldn’t even sell you booze after you ran out. That might have changed?

So if you don’t have the drink package then you’re not limited on quantity?

 

[Justsomeguy]

Damn they really changed the rules on these. It used to be if you drank 15 it was worth it. Not a limit of 15. Used to be able to get one drink package per room. Wife drinks like 2 drinks if that. So I would usually just grab one or 2. I did hear some time ago they did require both occupants to obtain one. Not sure it would pencil out for me anymore.

 

[rivrrts429]

So if you don’t have the drink package then you’re not limited on quantity?

If you exhaust and max out the drink package you can then pay separately. I would assume then you’re not limited if you don’t buy the package.

I usually max it out most days, not because I drink that many cocktails but, I’m buying rounds for the group.

It is cheaper to have the drink package when you’re in a group and like buying the table rounds. If I’m just with my significant other I just buy individually.

 

[Done-it-again]

If you exhaust and max out the drink package you can then pay separately. I would assume then you’re not limited if you don’t buy the package.

I usually max it out most days, not because I drink that many cocktails but, I’m buying rounds for the group.

It is cheaper to have the drink package when you’re in a group and like buying the table rounds. If I’m just with my significant other I just buy individually.

If you have a drink package and go over the max. You cannot pay for more.

 

[rivrrts429]

If you have a drink package and go over the max. You cannot pay for more.

I didn’t have any issues on Carnival this last trip.

 

[Done-it-again]

I didn’t have any issues on Carnival this last trip.

In June we did.

 

[rivrrts429]

In June we did.

What a bummer. They must be tying the card holder name to the drink package somehow.

No more of me buying rounds for the entire table at the pool lol

 

[RiverDave]

If you exhaust and max out the drink package you can then pay separately. I would assume then you’re not limited if you don’t buy the package.

I usually max it out most days, not because I drink that many cocktails but, I’m buying rounds for the group.

It is cheaper to have the drink package when you’re in a group and like buying the table rounds. If I’m just with my significant other I just buy individually.

Last time I was in carnival they didn’t allow this.. if you maxed out the drink pkg you were screwed.. and couldn’t purchase more.

I know this because I maxed out mine and then Stacy’s just about everyday.. lol

RD

 

[rivrrts429]

Last time I was in carnival they didn’t allow this.. if you maxed out the drink pkg you were screwed.. and couldn’t purchase more.

I know this because I maxed out mine and then Stacy’s just about everyday.. lol

RD

I’m wondering if we ended up using my girlfriend’s drink package then after mine clapped out? She barely drinks a beer if anything but I thought I remembered using my CC after my drink package maxed out.

Wonder if they cap your CC now if you don’t purchase the drink package but exceed 15 drinks on your CC?

 

[gqchris]

Do inmates really drink 15 mixed drinks a day? Holy hell.

I guess I can fathom 15 beers, but I would be obliterated with that much hard liquor.

 

[Done-it-again]

Do inmates really drink 15 mixed drinks a day? Holy hell.

I guess I can fathom 15 beers, but I would be obliterated with that much hard liquor.

I couldn’t but what I did do is order seltzers and beers as they give them to you not open and so I could max out the drink package. Then I kept them in the room fridge and took them on port days.

 

[rivrrts429]

Do inmates really drink 15 mixed drinks a day? Holy hell.

I guess I can fathom 15 beers, but I would be obliterated with that much hard liquor.

You wake up and buy a round of 4 Bloody Mary’s at breakfast for the table. You then head over to the pool at lunch and there’s another four cocktails for the other couple. By dinner time you’re bumping up against that 15. It gets there quick.

 

[beerrun]

Just an FYI for the group cruise carnival has banned the upside down pineapple on your cabin door

 

[RVRKID]

I saw this last weekend when I was looking up some stuff on Carnival.

Carnival Cruise Line Decides to Completely Ban Bluetooth Speakers

Carnival will no longer allow Bluetooth, portable, or wireless speakers on upcoming sailings, with the devices now subject to confiscation.

www.cruisehive.com

 

[RiverDave]

I saw this last weekend when I was looking up some stuff on Carnival.

Carnival Cruise Line Decides to Completely Ban Bluetooth Speakers

Carnival will no longer allow Bluetooth, portable, or wireless speakers on upcoming sailings, with the devices now subject to confiscation.

www.cruisehive.com

Honestly I consider this a plus?

 

[RVRKID]

Honestly I consider this a plus?

I agree, I usually take one in my bag for the room when we are chilling but with the thin walls probably better not having them at all.

 

[Jefftowz]

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[fishing fool]

Lets bring this back up to the top.... Getting closer.......

 

[aka619er]

Man, I thought this group could do better than Carnival. Have you not seen the videos going around?

 

[JayBreww]

Man, I thought this group could do better than Carnival. Have you not seen the videos going around?

I bet they all booked flights through spirit as well.

 

[BoatWhipz]

At least the dumb mo fo that started with that sucker punch got his share of pain.

 

[BoatWhipz]

Man, I thought this group could do better than Carnival. Have you not seen the videos going around?

You gotta listen to this advice I give my wife all the time.

“Lower your expectations and you will be a lot happier” lmao

 

[BoatWhipz]

… So I dove in the back window of Husongs and landed on someones table…Because we had parked behind the bar and I was too buzzed to feel like walking around to the front …Mr. Policeman thought that I should pay a $60 fine to him and then I should come into the back room… I got into a lengthy conversation with him in Spanish never paid him the $60 and he finally got frustrated and went home… Not sure exactly what I was thinking..,

Its impressive what a few $20s can get you out of in Mexico lol

 

[BoatWhipz]

So dumb question but what are the chances we get RDP shirts and get everyone's screen name printed on the back above the RDP logo?

I feel like this needs to happen, with something funny on them for sure

Like RDP Sux but I still went on the 2025 Cruise lol

 

[69hondo]

We just got back from this cruise. All in all It was a blast aside from one thing.
My wife and I have done a dozen cruises and this one at least 3 times now and I have never seen the dining staff so rude. The dining staff was the worst. Short with us, brought the food at different times. I got mine and one of the kids got theirs and then 5 minutes later one more plate would come. Wouldnt seeat my Mom the first night and she cruises more then anyone LOL. She got that handled the first night though. Whatever I dont really care as we are there to drink for the most part on this cruise. Cabin and bar staff was super nice and courteous.

 

[28Eliminator]

We just got back from this cruise. All in all It was a blast aside from one thing.
My wife and I have done a dozen cruises and this one at least 3 times now and I have never seen the dining staff so rude. The dining staff was the worst. Short with us, brought the food at different times. I got mine and one of the kids got theirs and then 5 minutes later one more plate would come. Wouldnt seeat my Mom the first night and she cruises more then anyone LOL. She got that handled the first night though. Whatever I dont really care as we are there to drink for the most part on this cruise. Cabin and bar staff was super nice and courteous.

Well that settles it… we’ll just drink, who needs food

 

[28Eliminator]

Back on the drink package dealio.. probably if you just drink beer, it wouldn’t be worth it. Back when I was drinking beer, 15 was easily doable in a day..

Since I switched to hard alcohol however, 15 and I’ll likely be in a coma. So I got that going for me..